Many people think that braces are for adolescents. Once they have reached adulthood, they think it is too late to have a brace or a teeth straightening solution. This may be because they feel embarrassed having train track brackets on their teeth, thinking they are really noticeable. Other reasons maybe costs, needing to pay full price once reaching adulthood. There are many solutions which are cost effective and less noticeable.
The world of dentistry has evolved since the basic brackets with elastics. There are invisible braces, retainers, self-litigating braces and cosmetic braces.
When do you require a brace?
People usually have a brace when they feel their teeth look uneven or crooked.
This can be caused by-
overcrowding
There are too many teeth in the mouth so they overlap to fit along the gum line.
Accidents
Sometimes people have a fall or have an impact to the mouth, causing teeth to move, sometimes loosening the roots.
Genetics
Some people have teeth like their parents which grow uneven.
Thumb sucking/excessive chewing
Bad habits like chewing items or sucking fingers can force the teeth to move in an unnatural way, or secondary teeth to grow crooked.
Types of braces
The cheapest and most used solution of all is the traditional "train track" brace. Brackets are glued to the teeth and a wire is fed though and held by two clasps at the back of the mouth by the back teeth. These are then adjusted by the dentist over a period of time, and eventually elastics are applied to create more pulling force, rearranging the teeth. Very often people have to have one to four teeth removed to allow room for teeth to move into alignment. The treatment can last from 12 months to four years depending on the amount of movement required by the teeth and how fast the teeth can move. A retainer is then worn to keep the teeth in place once the brackets have been removed for about six months and then just on nights for a short period of time.
More advanced braces include brackets that are applied to the back of the teeth. These may sound uncomfortable, but they are made specially to fit your mouth, so they won't affect your speech once used to them and adapt to you. Nobody can see these as they are behind the teeth, and the perfect solution for those who are self conscious about treatment.
I you don't like the idea of a brace there are retainers that are clear plastic and cover the teeth, which are almost invisible to the eye, as they are shaped from molds of your teeth for a snug fit. They can also be removed when eating so no embarrassing food stuck in them. This makes them easy to clean.
There are alternative brackets that actually hold the wire, rather than the wire just being fed through and rick coming out. These also work quicker than the normal brace. They do not involve the elastics and therefore your mouth is more hygienic and easier to clean.
There are also braces that are clear and white wires that match the colour of your teeth and therefore less noticeable. Many celebrities have used these so they are very popular but have a bigger price tag.
It is very important you consult your dentist or orthodontist before getting treatment to discuss the best treatment for you, deepening on your teeth, the length of time you have to treat and the amount of money you have to spend.
The world of dentistry has evolved since the basic brackets with elastics. There are invisible braces, retainers, self-litigating braces and cosmetic braces.
When do you require a brace?
People usually have a brace when they feel their teeth look uneven or crooked.
This can be caused by-
overcrowding
There are too many teeth in the mouth so they overlap to fit along the gum line.
Accidents
Sometimes people have a fall or have an impact to the mouth, causing teeth to move, sometimes loosening the roots.
Genetics
Some people have teeth like their parents which grow uneven.
Thumb sucking/excessive chewing
Bad habits like chewing items or sucking fingers can force the teeth to move in an unnatural way, or secondary teeth to grow crooked.
Types of braces
The cheapest and most used solution of all is the traditional "train track" brace. Brackets are glued to the teeth and a wire is fed though and held by two clasps at the back of the mouth by the back teeth. These are then adjusted by the dentist over a period of time, and eventually elastics are applied to create more pulling force, rearranging the teeth. Very often people have to have one to four teeth removed to allow room for teeth to move into alignment. The treatment can last from 12 months to four years depending on the amount of movement required by the teeth and how fast the teeth can move. A retainer is then worn to keep the teeth in place once the brackets have been removed for about six months and then just on nights for a short period of time.
More advanced braces include brackets that are applied to the back of the teeth. These may sound uncomfortable, but they are made specially to fit your mouth, so they won't affect your speech once used to them and adapt to you. Nobody can see these as they are behind the teeth, and the perfect solution for those who are self conscious about treatment.
I you don't like the idea of a brace there are retainers that are clear plastic and cover the teeth, which are almost invisible to the eye, as they are shaped from molds of your teeth for a snug fit. They can also be removed when eating so no embarrassing food stuck in them. This makes them easy to clean.
There are alternative brackets that actually hold the wire, rather than the wire just being fed through and rick coming out. These also work quicker than the normal brace. They do not involve the elastics and therefore your mouth is more hygienic and easier to clean.
There are also braces that are clear and white wires that match the colour of your teeth and therefore less noticeable. Many celebrities have used these so they are very popular but have a bigger price tag.
It is very important you consult your dentist or orthodontist before getting treatment to discuss the best treatment for you, deepening on your teeth, the length of time you have to treat and the amount of money you have to spend.
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